1979 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1979 Buick Electra and 1998 Ford Falcon are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |